Beauty Tips For Body Care
My Skin: Combo/Dehydrated/Redness & Acne ProneIn a routine I am looking to: keep acne at bay, fade dark marks/even skin tone, try and prevent flushing/rednessAdditional skin info: I am on birth control and while that did help my acne; I would still break out around my time of the month. These products and this routine has practically eliminated acne. I used to get a few pimples around my mouth was the most common spot, and every now and then cystic acne, which is the worst. I am really happy with where my skin is now and not only does it look good, but it feels good.A.M. Routine:Pixi Glow Tonic 5% Glycolic AcidLRP Toleriane Double Repair MoisturizerSunscreenP.M. Routine:Micellar Water, rinse with water.Either Differin or AACorsx or Hada Labo, mist with evian, during this step.LRP Toleriane Double Repair MoisturizerLRP Lipikar Balm AP+Vaseline on lips(This is the basic routine, and other products are added depending upon how I feel)shelfieLets dive into the reviews!Cleansers**Simple Micellar Water-**I use this at night, most nights. Take of my make-up, or to lazily clean my face. I used to not rinse it off, and it kind of sucks that rinsing is the better thing to do as this is my “lazy” clean, but now I will throw some water on my face afterwards. No problems or issues with it. I'm on my second bottle and WRP**Vanicream-**bought this cleanser when I had perioral dermatitis. Its very gentle, won’t take off makeup effectively, but it cleans the skin. I have no issues with it. I am a little over halfway done with it. I'm interested in oil-cleansing, as well as finding a cleanser that is hydrating, so if you guys have any recommendations, I'm all ears. WNRP, not because its bad, just because it is so basic, I’d like to try something different.PanOxyl Benzol Peroxide 10% Creamy Wash- “The Atomic Bomb Acne Killing Machine”. This got my acne under control; I use this maybe 1x every 2 weeks in the shower. Never experienced any eyebrow bleaching, and I have been using this for years, at least 4. I like to let it sit on my face while I have conditioner in my hair. I use this more frequently on my body, works great. This is very drying (on the face) and if you combine it with any other active you will burn your face. I will always have this on hand because it is very effective.**Albolene-**Takes off makeup well but leaves a residue that makes it hard to continue a skin care routine, if you don’t wash it off. I don’t use this often, because I think it’s a little bit of a pain. I would use a liquid oil than Crisco. WNRPNizoral- shampoo. I use this about 1x a week or every 2 weeks. best thing i have found to fight dandruff. works way better than using head and shoulders multiple times a week.ActivesPixi Glow Tonic 5% Glycolic Acid- have been using this for about 3-4 months now. I didn’t use it that often in the beginning, but I have started using it in the mornings to address dark marks on my skin. My old acne marks have been fading, which is a positive. I think this is very gentle and haven’t had any issues with it. WRP**Paula’s Choice 10% Niacinamide Booster-**this will be a brand-new product for me. I have used things that have had niacinamide in them and didn’t have any adverse reactions, so I am looking forward to using this. I will definitely be going slow. I need to see what can and cannot be mixed with this. WRP**Paula’s Choice 15% Azelaic Acid-**have used this since the end of last summer, around 6 months. I purchased it to help with flushing. I have to be honest, I use this maybe once a week. I am almost out of this, so I just purchased another one, and am going to start using this more consistently, and alternate it with Differin. Now that my acne is pretty much under control, I want to address: Redness. WRP**Differin Gel Adapalene 0.1%-**My tried and true. Use this almost every night, at least 4x a week I would say. I have used Differin lazily and in combo with bad routines for about 2 years, but this past year I have delved deeper into skincare, checking COSDNA & skincarisma, and everything together has given me skin THAT RARELY GETS A MF’N PIMPLE! WRP….ALWAYS.**Stridex Pad Salicylic Acid 2%-**Holy-Grail. Cheap. Effective. It just makes sense, Capeesh? I don’t use this on my face, maybe 1x a month, but after every shower you can find me rubbing these little pads all over this body. This along with washing my body with PanOxyl, has made a WORLD OF A DIFFERENCE in not only body acne, but KP. My arms are wayyy less blotchy. I used to more often than not, have a pimple or two on my shoulders, especially where my sports bra sat, and doing this has eliminated that. Rarely I will get a pimple there, but I think that’s when I don’t use the PanOxyl frequently, or don’t change out of my workout clothes fast enough. I am getting my fiancé to do his arms, back of his elbows, and it has made a big difference for him too. Takes time, so you have to be patient, but it does work. WRP**Clean and Clear Salicylic Acid 0.5%-**I used to use this as my only moisturizer before I knew about skin care. And yes, I was doing physical exfoliation, the dreaded St. Ives to scrub off my heavy makeup, PanOxyl, Differin, basically nuking my face. My skin has less acne and looks better now, unsurprisingly. I’ve stopped using this on my face, I was mixing it with my Cerave Sunscreen to thin it out, but I haven’t done that in a while. I do apply this on my body after a shower. On my shoulders and backs of my arms as I have KP. I WNRP as I think it is unnecessary with my current skincare routine. I purchase Eucerin Advanced Repair and similar lotions so why buy the Clean and Clear?**Sulfur-**used sulfur for that rash. Originally purchased sulfur bar soap. Was fine, I have used sulfur mask in the past, so I do like the product. I purchased not too long ago the sulfur mask, and I use it less often than I would use the soap. Partially because my skin has been needing moisture, my cheeks are/were dehydrated, sulfur is drying, and if you leave it on too long, I would get burning. I definitely want to use this more, maybe not on my cheeks, but to try it on my body. I am thinking of repurchasing the bar soap though! WRPMad Hippie Vitamin C Serum- I wanted this stuff so bad, finally purchased it, and then there was a lot of talk about how vitamin C “may or may not work”. Well poopy. So I haven’t been using it. maybe 2x a month. A lot of it is because I have other actives that I like more, so I don’t always see the value in it, but I need to use this up, so I'm going to try to get it into rotation. As of right now, WNRP. Anybody use this, or Vitamin C? What are your thoughts?Moisturizers**Corsx Snail Essence-**I think this is pretty well known. I enjoy using it out of the shower, or before moisturizer. Surprisingly my fiancé has taken a big liking to it as well. I find this very gentle and I appreciate the fact that it is supposed to help with healing, that’s why I originally purchased this, as I was dealing with a rash and needed gentle products, and it is good for sensitive skin, or times when everything stings. I actually just ran out and bought a new bottle when Ulta was having their sale, so it was perfect timing! WRPPurito Buffet Serum-this guy sits in the fridge. I may or may not forget about him and apply him only when I'm experiencing flushing or I'm hot. I do like the product; I enjoy keeping it in the fridge. Not too much to say about it as I don’t use it on a regular basis, but it hasn’t caused any acne or made anything worse. WRP (I am interested in trying other things from this brand)**Hado Labo Plumping Gel-**On my second jar of this and it is actually empty, I need to order more. this is one of the products I got when I was dealing with perioral dermatitis and starting my skincare journey. I used to apply it dry and as my only moisturizer….the horror! I know better now. J I am going to repurchase this, but I am playing around with the idea of getting one of their “toners” the tall bottles, with the more liquidy solution. Idk. No particular reason expect to try something different. I may get 2 things, reorder this, and try a new one. Any recommendations? WRPDr. Jart Cicapair Cream-I really really like this stuff! I got it just a few days ago at TJ MAXX. (Yes, I checked the dates J) The consistency is thick, it is a little hard to describe, it reminds me of a non-greasy ointment. It has a centella smell, but I enjoy it. What I love about this is how hydrating it is. I used it the other night as my only moisturizer, and I woke up with my face feeling supple, and moisturized. But like the moisture really sunk in and was just bathing my face and sticking around. Very very nice. I don’t know if its intended to be a all over the face cream or more of a treating sensitive areas cream, but its good! I may switch to using it only on my cheeks. Disclaimer: It will cause piling if you apply anything on top. 100% WRP**LRP Cicaplast B5-**Got this when I again, like an idiot, couldn’t help myself from using PanOxyl and Differin and my cheeks were stinging and sensitive. I have learned my lesson enough times now that I won’t do that again anymore. Very thick consistency. I don’t use it on a regular basis as my face is fine now, but it was very hydrating and protecting. WRP**LRP Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer-**My Holy-Grail Moisturizer! I love this formulation. Goes on smooth, feels like it is just hydrating my skin up! Great consistency, not heavy or greasy. it’s a little pricey for the amount in my opinion. Y’all, even my fiancé commented that he really liked this product. And he normally just puts on the stuff because I tell him to, so for him to say that means that this actually feels very nice on the face. I recommend 100%. WRPLRP Lipikar Balm AP+ A more recent purchase, 3 weeks max. I wasn’t sure about this at first because I had a few really tiny, like 3 pimples one day, shortly after starting to use it. But I kept going and no issues or other acne. I purchased this because my cheeks were sensitive, felt a little dry, and like they weren’t moisturized enough. This has solved that. it has a thick consistency, but not too heavy. It definitely takes a little while to absorb, but I am not experiencing the cheek sensitivity anymore, so I’d say it’s doing its job. I would buy the “regular” version of this, and not the AP+ next time, as I think this could possibly be too heavy for summer, but then again, I might stick with this. WRP If you have tried both or even the non-AP+ version, how is it? Thanks!Cerave (in the tub)- [not pictured] bought this when I had that rash. I also had really dehydrated skin at the time, because like a dumbass I used PanOxyl and Differin and burned my face, and this stung. I ended up returning it and haven’t tried it since. I would be willing to give it another chance, but I don’t foresee myself repurchasing as I really like LRP moisturizers.SPFElta MD Sunscreen UV 46 Clear- [not pictured] My Holy-Grail sunscreen. Why tf is it so expensive?! This is formulated for Redness-prone/sensitive skin. It also contains niacinamide, fyi. I loved the consistency, very light, liquidy, no white cast, or shine, it just “absorbs”. My fiancé wanted in on this magical goodness and we went through it really quickly soon after. We went to a waterpark this summer, and I applied it on all of our faces, probably like 3 times on the way there, because I believe in overkill, and with no reapplications, we did not get burned at all. And I'm super pale, my friend is white with freckles across the cheeks, and no one was even a little red. Great stuff. Once I finish my 2 sunscreens mentioned below, I WRP.**Eucerin Redness Relief-**I really like this. It has a green tint that helps conceal redness. Not “I'm having a flare-up” redness or “acne marks” redness, but it WILL cover/even out normal pink-y cheeks. This is more of a watery consistency and goes on smooth, very slight shine but not bad. If you use too much, it will show, as the excess dries in a green smudge line. You have to make sure you don’t let any excess settle in your creases (think nose area) or people will be able to tell. But it does what it is supposed to. Makeup goes over it fine. I wish it was a little higher in SPF (this is only SPF 15) but it's not the end of the world.**Cerave A.M. Lotion-**Not bad, not great. Good: The product does what it is supposed to, it is a little shiny, but didn’t cause any acne or reaction. (This does have niacinamide btw) I don’t like the consistency, it is very thick, yet it dries very fast, so you have to have a little bit of technique in applying this. Bad: The worst part about it is that it DOES NOT PLAY NICE with anything you may want to put on top of it. If you try and put foundation over it, especially if it is still tacky, it will look awful, cause pilling, just overall not attractive. WNRPExtrashttps://preview.redd.it/xizrszai0ed41.jpg?width=480&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7822276cce3f44d7d23387633592525c010a47b3Burt’s Bees lip oil (Sweet Almond)-[not pictured] Think this is just a tube of oil, it actually “dries/absorbs” pretty quickly, and I don’t find it to be overly hydrating. At least not for long term moisture. It is a thin, liquidly, consistency. WNRPVaseline Lippies- Pretty obvious. Just seals the lips. I put this on as a last step. I got it because my lips get so freaking dry. Like I woke up and they were bleeding kinda dry. It is like my skin is thin and dry and easily cracks. This is okay. I recently started applying my LRP Moisturizer over my lips as well, so we will see if that helps. I would be open to hearing any hydrating lip products. WRP**Diaper Rash Cream-**Last spring I had Perioral Dermatitis, that what actually kicked off me getting serious about my products and starting a routine. Was the absolute worst, itchy, red, scaly, moustache rash, omfg. It’s super embarrassing too, and my dumb ass was using cortisone cream to treat it, which if you don’t know, makes it worse!!! It was awful. Once I finally figured out what was going on, I got this, and it cleared it right up. I would use it as a spot treatment, like an occlusive. WRP**Evian Facial Water Spray/Mist-**Love! Recent purchase from TJ MAXX. I would always see these tall beautiful bottles mocking me, and I finally broke down and bought it, and I'm so happy that I did. Not only because it is great when applying something like Hada Labo and it helps with wetting my face. But I can spritz my face whenever, and it is really refreshing! But also, I feel super fancy. It adds the “oomph” to my routine. Even my fiancé liked it for that same reason. Troop Beverly Hills, here I come. #spritzle-ditzle WRP**Face Icepack-**Recent purchase from the “TJ”. I really the concept, it doesn’t stay cold for too long, ice cold for maybe 5-10minutes, and cool for up to 20minutes. I know you’re not supposed to ice for too long but if you are in the middle of a: “hot red face flare-up” then dammit you need it to stay cold, not cool.**Metal Facial Roller-**From the dollar store, I keep it in the freezer. Like the idea of it, but don’t like this one as it stays cold for about all of 2 minutes. I will probably purchase a nicer version one day, but its not a priority.Holistichttps://preview.redd.it/twt4f02tzdd41.jpg?width=480&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1a131460e46a58001c97250b096344e5a4c5e351**Sleepytime Celestial Seasonings Tea-**This is a new brand that I am drinking. I normally purchase: “Traditional Medicinals Organic Nighty Night Tea”. That one has more in it, but the version I have now, was A-cheaper and bigger box, and B-had Valerian. Both blends have an undisclosed amount of Spearmint so that could be helping my skin as well.**Honey-**I finished a bottle of the Probiotic one, this is my new unopened replacement. My fiancé spoiled me and bought that expensive ass honey, so I have been using that one, I think pretty conservatively, and it is going quick! *sad face* I think the manuka honey has a better softer taste, but I'm not sure if it is worth the price. I know it claims to do something and I don’t know if it actually does or if it is just smart marketing. Anybody know more about this? I'm considering doing a honey mask, with the cheaper one, but I don’t know if it is worth the sticky mess?? Thoughts?**Fish Oil-**Half the size because I cannot swallow horse pills J lol. take these because I heard they are a good source of Omega 3s which the SAD lacks, and they can help reduce inflammation, and by hopefully extension, facial flushing.**Probiotics-**I specifically take this brand because it has 10 strains. But not just any strains, a lot of the ones the blog “skincarescience” recommends. A big plus is that it is only like $10 for 60pills. I have only found this brand at Walmart. I wish they sold a bigger bottle but what can you do?**Multivitamin-**I appreciate the fact that it has a few “beauty-boosters” in it. ie-collagen, argan oil, ect. Not sure if it does anything, but I do like it as a multivitamin and it’s a good price for a big bottle, so I would buy it regardless, plus it’s a soft gel.**Diet-**I have tried to incorporate a few “anti-inflammatory foods” (berries, salmon, ginger/turmeric/garlic) but I don’t religiously eat just that. I still eat processed meals, ex-lean cuisine is a solid lunch, and I eat chocolate almost every day, and for a few months I ate an ice cream every night, or a small glass of milk with dessert. Coffee with milk everyday also. (On an unrelated note, since May my fiancé and I have lost a ton of weight! He’s down 100lbs and I went from around 220lbs to 150lbs; So, kids, it’s all about the calories!) I would like to one day eat a “cleaner” diet and cut sugar, processed food, and caffeine, and see how I feel and if I notice any changes.Conclusion: I would be interested in hearing your suggestions if you have them on: Hydrating cleanser (preferably a jelly), a toner or essence (I will re-order hada labo skin plumping, but I'm considering the kikasame one or other hada labo ones), and if there is a good gentle mask (wanting to put them in the fridge) for a good price, and finally if you guys use a specific facial ice pack or anything “cooling” as in a roller or whatever…Thanks!
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